Get some laughs and pay it forward with comedy shows and a fundraiser this weekend

If you need some laughs this weekend, Jackson’s the place. James Gregory, dubbed the “Funniest Man in America,” will be taking his tales to Duling Hall for a 9:30 show, leaving you time to grab a bite beforehand at a nearby Fondren restaurant, such as Pig & Pint or Babalu.

Details: For info on James Gregory, visit ardenland.net. For info on the JXN All-Star Comedy Show, call (601) 709-7894 or (601) 664-8772.

Friday

Art, refreshments, door prizes, socializing and helping the Deville YMCA — this is an event you’ll be lucky to attend. It’s the Luck of the Draw fundraiser at St. James Episcopal Church.

Attendees who wish to be in the drawing can purchase $100 tickets, and they’re guaranteed to be going home with an original piece of art.

Participating artists include Ellen Langford, Pryor Graeber, Wyatt Waters, Dea Dea Baker, Tony DiFatta and Tony Davenport, and the works available are easily worth more than the price of your ticket. Get lucky, support the arts and help the local YMCA, which keeps the funds raised at work right here in Jackson.

Best for: Art lovers

Details: Call the Deville YMCA at (601) 709-3760 for admission tickets ($50) as well as “draw” tickets.